Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Pissarro, Degas- these are all names you're likely to be familiar with, and well known to art lovers. These major figures of the Impressionist movement all spent part of their lives in the Île-de-France region, and drew much of their inspiration for their works from the magnificent landscapes of the Ile-de-France countryside, or from the towns on the outskirts of the capital that were undergoing industrialization at the time.
These painters have left such a mark that the region now boasts museums named after them and exhibitions dedicated to them, which you can discover without delay, by car or by train. Following in the footsteps of Impressionism is both an opportunity to learn something new and to take a breath of fresh air, as there are numerous walks on this theme in the region, in Auvers-sur-Oise, Chatou, Argenteuil and many others, and even Giverny a little further afield!
Discover the emblematic masterpieces of this movement or admire the bucolic places that so influenced these artists, all year round!
Musée Marmottan Monet: opening hours, news... All you need to know about the temple of Impressionism
If you love fine art and Impressionism, the Musée Marmottan Monet is for you! Here's what you need to know to prepare for your visit to the museum. [Read more]
Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris: programming, opening hours, history... All you need to know
The Musée de l'Orangerie is famous for Monet's Water Lilies. But the museum holds many other treasures... Here's everything you need to know to visit. [Read more]
Musée d'Orsay: booking, prices, free admission, tips and current exhibitions
Would you like to visit the Musée d'Orsay, one of Europe's most visited museums and home to the world's largest collection of Impressionist paintings? We'll be happy to give you all the tips and tricks you need to know about the museum, the works of art to discover, the current exhibitions, and the prices and free admission options available, so you can make the most of your visit in the best possible conditions. [Read more]
The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise, the Impressionist treasure and its program
Discover the Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise and its sublime English gardens. Throughout the year, exhibitions and events focusing on Impressionism await you. [Read more]
Claude Monet's Maison Impressionniste, the museum of the painter's life in Argenteuil
To discover the life of Claude Monet, there's no need to go as far as Giverny, as the Maison Impressionniste de Claude Monet in Argenteuil is home to an immersive museum about the painter. [Read more]
The Impressionist picnic at Chambourcy to relive the "Déjeuner sur l'herbe" (Lunch on the Grass)
How about taking a leap back in time to relive the "Déjeuner sur l'Herbe" at the Impressionist Picnic in Chambourcy, this Sunday, September 8, 2024? Please remember to register free of charge for the event. [Read more]
Free Lumières Impressionnistes Festival in Chatou 2024, takes us back in time
The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns for a 4th edition on September 6 and 7, 2024, on the theme: Let's celebrate together 1874 and the year of the first Impressionist exhibition! This free, festive event once again takes over the Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines (78) with an exceptional program including sound and light shows, live arts performances and exhibitions. [Read more]
Hiking: from l'île des Impressionnistes to Sartrouville, along the long-distance footpath
Follow in the footsteps of the famous Impressionist painters on a stroll along the Seine, from Chatou to Sartrouville, discovering pretty riverbanks and bucolic greenery. [Read more]
Parc Caillebotte, the large free landscaped park that inspired Gustave Caillebotte in Yerres (91)
Just 30 minutes from the Gare de Lyon railway station, on the Yerres side of the Essonne département, Maison Caillebotte is home to one of the region's most beautiful green spaces: Parc Caillebotte, the garden that inspired the famous Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte. [Read more]
Vétheuil (95), discover this picturesque village on the banks of the Seine, cradle of Monet's art.
How about discovering Vétheuil, one of France's most beautiful villages and the inspiration of artist Claude Monet? Located in the French Vexin regional nature park, this is a real treasure trove to be discovered, as you stroll along the banks of the Seine. [Read more]
The gardens of the Claude Monet house in Giverny are among the most beautiful flowered panoramas in the world
The gardens at Claude Monet's house in Giverny are world-famous. People flock here in spring to see the first blooms and the beautiful wisteria in May, but did you know that the autumn colors are just as beautiful? Dahlias, asters and nasturtiums in profusion mingle with the sublime yellow and red hues of the vines and trees. Discover the gardens on video. [Read more]
The Impressionist Train, a special weekend train to Auvers-sur-Oise
If you're an artist or a lover of Impressionism, take a weekend trip to Auvers-sur-Oise, a small town in the Ile-de-France region that Cézanne and Van Gogh loved. The SNCF has set up a special train to take you there, less than an hour from the capital! [Read more]
Moret-sur-Loing : Medieval and Impressionist city among the most beautiful detours in France
Discover Moret-sur-Loing, this medieval and impressionist city among the Most Beautiful Detours of France, only one hour from Paris. Visit this charming town, famous for its Sucre d'Orge, its royal city and the landscapes of Alfred Sisley. [Read more]
L'Isle-Adam: the green nugget in Ile-de-France, 25 km from Paris
L'Isle-Adam, one of France's most beautiful Detours and a source of inspiration for many a landscape painter, is a veritable green nugget to be discovered just a few kilometers from Paris. On the banks of the River Oise, with its seaside resort and beautiful monuments, this village in the Val d'Oise has plenty to tempt those in search of strolls and discoveries. [Read more]
Rueil-Malmaison's superb Parc des Impressionnistes, inspired by Monet
The Parc des Impressionnistes in Rueil-Malmaison, located on the banks of the Seine opposite the Ile des Impressionnistes, is a sublime 1.2-hectare park that honors the color palettes of the Impressionists. Water, plants and flowers in abundance recall Claude Monet's garden at Giverny. [Read more]
Parc des Impressionnistes, the perfect green space for a stroll in Clichy-la-Garenne (92)
Not far from Clichy's quayside, the Parc des Impressionnistes is one of the city's only green lungs. For a stroll, a jog or an outdoor picnic: discover this lovely tree-lined spot! [Read more]
Ile de la Jatte: a bucolic stroll along the water's edge in the Hauts-de-Seine department
Situated between Neuilly-sur-Seine and Levallois-Perret, the Ile de la Jatte is an ideal spot for bucolic strolls along the water's edge. Let's take a closer look at this Ile de la Jatte, nearly 2 km long and a source of inspiration for many Impressionist painters. [Read more]
In the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh, a walk in Auvers-sur-Oise
Vincent Van Gogh spent the last days of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, a few kilometers from Paris. This beautiful town is the perfect place for a stroll in the footsteps of one of the world's most famous painters. Van Gogh, like the city of Auvers, have not finished revealing all their secrets... [Read more]
Gustave Caillebotte's must-see exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay: Painting men
The Musée d'Orsay presents "Gustave Caillebotte. Peindre les hommes" (Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men), a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Parisian artist's death. The exhibition will focus on male figures, a favorite subject of Caillebotte's, and will run from October 8, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]
Maison Bohème: painter-inspired apartments in a hotel perched on Montmartre Hill
Nestled in the heart of Montmartre, on the famous Place du Tertre, the Maison Bohème hotel residence lets you experience the authentic Butte, comfortably installed in rooms or suites inspired by Impressionist painters. [Read more]
Van Gogh, the last journeys: the exhibition at Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise - Extensions
Auvers-sur-Oise, the birthplace of Impressionism in the Île-de-France region, was home to the painter Vincent Van Gogh during the last years of his life. The château is extending its event exhibition, focusing on his last journeys, until November 2025. [Read more]
L'Auberge Ravoux: a journey through time in the footsteps of Van Gogh at Auvers-sur-Oise (95)
Have you heard of the Auberge Ravoux? Nestled in Auvers-sur-Oise, in the Val-d'Oise region of France, this place, also known as the "House of Van Gogh", offers visitors a plunge into the past, in the footsteps of the illustrious Dutch painter. [Read more]
From studio to landscape: the Impressionist exhibition at the Musée Daubigny in Auvers-sur-Oise
The Musée Daubigny traces the history and inspirations of Impressionism through an exhibition that immerses us in the landscapes of Val-d'Oise, a department that welcomed many artists of the period, until September 22, 2024. [Read more]
Van Gogh : where to see the painter's works in Paris or in the Ile-de-France region ?
His tragic story is as famous as his exceptional paintings: Vincent Van Gogh is the favorite painter of many art lovers! To see his works in Paris or in the Ile-de-France, follow the guide. [Read more]
Claude Monet : where to see the works of the famous impressionist painter in Paris ?
He's undoubtedly one of France's best-loved painters: Claude Monet left us many magnificent canvases, some of which can be seen in Paris museums. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From August 27, 2024 to December 31, 2027
